Industrial Boiler Controls Tech – Field & Shop

Cleaver-Brooks Manufacturing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks Manufacturing, a leader in integrated boiler and burner systems, seeks a skilled Boiler Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and commission control systems in shop and field settings.

You will wire controls, rebuild valves, and calibrate equipment on watertube and firetube boilers, while ensuring safety and reliability across all platforms. The role involves field work, training teammates, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years with boiler controls, including PLCs, transformers, and transmitters.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean, unrestricted driving record.
• Fluency in reading blueprints and schematics; strong written/verbal follow‑through.
• Mechanical and electrical proficiency; broad boiler controls knowledge.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and retrofit systems in the field, even without schematics.

Responsibilities

• Wire and integrate controls/motors on watertube and firetube units, plus auxiliary equipment.
• Rebuild, size, and calibrate control valves and regulators; specify valve trim, springs, and oil gun dimensions.
• Build and test control panels from engineered layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble and commission fuel skids, condensate tanks, and deaerators.
• Trim out boilers; perform rental boiler start-ups at customer sites.
• Set combustion across pneumatic and electrical platforms; commission systems with superheaters, desuperheaters, and economizers.
• Diagnose and resolve issues on boilers and auxiliaries; perform field retrofits of control systems.
• Train team members on boiler operation and controls; maintain tool/monitor inventory and condition.
• Support cross-functional projects; follow company policies; deliver efficient, cost‑effective outcomes.

Skills

Boiler controls

PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Field installation

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Cleaver-Brooks Manufacturing, a leader in integrated boiler and burner systems, seeks a skilled Boiler Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and commission control systems in shop and field settings.

You will wire controls, rebuild valves, and calibrate equipment on watertube and firetube boilers, while ensuring safety and reliability across all platforms. The role involves field work, training teammates, and cross‑functional collaboration.